Resident Assistant

Homewood Retirement Centers; Hanover (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Nursing Assistant at a senior living community in Hanover, PA. You will assist residents with daily activities while promoting their independence, working under the supervision of licensed staff. Enjoy comprehensive benefits including tuition reimbursement, health insurance options, and a referral bonus. If you have a passion for serving seniors and are seeking a rewarding career, apply now!

Benefits

Paid time off

Student loan assistance

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options

Referral bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Ability to lift and transfer residents frequently throughout the shift.
• Effective communication in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform tasks sequentially.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily activities, promoting their independence.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information and comply with policies.
• Observe and report changes in resident conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Ability to lift 30 lbs

Motivation to work with seniors

Education

CPR certification

Basic First Aid

Licensed Nursing Assistant

Job description

Join our mission

to honor Christ through faithful service to seniorsand one another.

Homewood Living Plum Creek

We are a dedicated team of professionals committed to building a strong and secure future for our community. Nestled on more than 100 scenic acres in Hanover, Pennsylvania (just a hop, skip, and a jump from Maryland), our community offers the perfect blend of tranquility and convenience, and offers services ranging from personal care, memory care, and skilled nursing.

Here at Homewood Living Plum Creek, teamwork and compassionate collaboration reign supreme. We foster a dynamic, forward-thinking atmosphere where care and creativity flourish. Join our team, and you'll not only grow professionally but also be part of a group committed to making the world a better place; one smiling face at a time!

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Assistance for new LPNs/RNs – we pay up to 50% of your student loans
• Shift and weekend differentials

But that’s not all! Our comprehensive benefits package also includes:

• Referral bonus of up to $600
  
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.

Job Summary:

Assist residentswith activities of daily living while encouraging independence, under thesupervision of licensed staff.

Essential Functions:

1. Treat all information aboutresidents, their condition, and family as confidential information.

2. Comply with established policies and procedures and maintainestablished standards and practices.

3. Assist with or provide personal hygiene care,including bathing, shaving, changing clothing, nail care, and toilet needs.

4. Ensure residents have clean, dry linen andmake beds as needed.

5. Support proper resident nutrition during mealand snack times.

6. Perform resident treatments as assigned bythe Head Nurse and within the nursing scope of practice.

7. Accurately observe, record, and reportchanges in resident condition or needs to the Head Nurse.

8. Actively participate in the planning ofresident care.

9. Promote activities of daily living accordingto the resident’s service plan.

10. Conduct resident lifts and transfersaccording to the resident’s service plan and the Lift Free Program.

11. Perform other functions asdirected by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Ability to frequently lift and transfer up to30 pounds of resident weight (approximately 15 times) throughout the shift.

2. Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist,and turn constantly throughout an eight (8) hour shift.

3. Strong organizational skills and ability toperform sequential tasks.

4. Motivation and desire to work with geriatricresidents.

5. Ability to communicate effectively inEnglish, both verbally and in writing, to carry out care plans and provideappropriate resident care.

6. CPR certification and basic First Aidpreferred.

7. Licensed Nursing Assistant in the state wherecare is provided a plus.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work on their feet constantly during an 8-hour shift;bend, stoop, twist, and turn frequently throughout the shift while performingregular duties. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds of resident weight and/ortransfer and reposition residents at least 25 times throughout the shift. Mustbe capable of quick and decisive reactions in emergencies and in response tounexpected resident behavior during lifting, repositioning, or other directcontact situations. Must be able to physically transfer residents to saferlocations in the event of a fire or other emergencies. Ability to performsequential events/tasks efficiently.